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Thank you. Sounds like 1 3/8 balls and 12" OAL might be appropriate.

Yes, I'm dragging up and old thread. Beautiful job on the restoration. How long is the handle, and what diameter are the balls on the ends of the handle? Thanks.

I found these threaded balls. They're not available in 1 1/4". Do you think 1 3/8" would be satisfactory? They're also available in 1". https://www.mcmaster.com/#6045k48/=1arvq0t What would be an acceptable, cost effective rod to use?

Thank you. Black will look better than grey, IMHO.

Is this the original color?

.Looks like the rod is 5/8" and the balls a 1 1/4". Can someone confirm the ball size? Thanks, https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134045

I picked up my first Reed this afternoon and need a little info. This is a 204 1/2. It operates nice and smooth with no visible cracks. The jaws teeth aren't in too bad of shape either. 1. What's the approximate age of this vise? 2. What was the original color? Example? 3. What is the...

That's in my wife's home town. Nice vise.

This!

Here's factory paint on two new vises. The color varies GREATLY depending on lighting.

This is what you get if you spray it too thin. Same paint.

You're not spraying the Rustoleum heavy enough if you're not getting a hammered finish. I've seen what you're seeing.

The Daytona jack is nearly twice a heavy as the HF 3-ton aluminum jack. 55 vs 105

Do you have a Menards close? Ours stocks both. The Verde Green is the closest match to current vises.

That is WAY cool!